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01:00:21

Lost and Found

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/07/27

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 28. Mathman and Blaze discuss doing work on vacation, reading good books, and watching our kids excel at video games. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Impossamole (TurboGrafx 16) and The Immortal (Genesis). We also played some games...Mike - Triangle Strategy, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Etrian Odyssey IVRyan - Skip-Bo, Trivia aboard the cruise shipIf you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after

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01:23:13

Unskippable

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/07/20

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 27. Mathman, Hootz, and Blaze discuss getting appliances fixed, swings, and going to the library. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Rampage on the Atari Lynx. We also played some games...Mike - Triangle StrategyHootz - Cuphead, Monster Hunter Wilds, Mario Kart World, Wildfrost, Another Crab's Treasure, Blue PrinceRyan - Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, Super R-Type, Baldur's Gate 3If you were a patron, you would hear

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02:27:17

I Hate Fireworks

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/07/12

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 26. It's a full house with Mathman, Hootz, SkinnyMatt, and BlazeKnight discussing refrigerator issues, birthdays, parks, and days off work. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Abodox (NES) and Moto-Roader (TurboGrafx 16). We also played some games...Mike - Baldur's Gate 3, Octopath Traveler, Fusion Frenzy, 007 Goldeneye, Triangle StrategyMatt - Power Wash Simulator, Mario Kart World, Dave the Diver, Breath of the Wild,

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02:08:44

Metacritic Island

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/07/06

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 25. Mathman and BlazeKnight discuss the audiobook "Fight, Magic, Items," pictures of our children when they were little, playing games on the 3DS, and Ogre Battle 64 YouTube videos. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for easily getting $999,999 in Sim City (SNES). We also played some games...Mike - Unicorn OverlordRyan - Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, No Man's Sky, and Welcome TourOur topic this week was Metacritic

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01:28:29

Feeling Disconnected

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/06/28

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 24. Mathman and BlazeKnight discussed sending out Switch 2 units, being busy at work, and breaking phones. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Tecmo Bowl (NES) and Wonder Boy (Master System). We also played some games...Mike - Parasite Pack, Powerwash Simulator, Unicorn OverlordRyan - Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Balatro, Yakuza 0, Mario Kart WorldIf you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we

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01:57:18

Avoid the Clunk

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/06/21

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 23. Mathman, BlazeKnight, and Hootz talk about No King protests, unboxing of Like a Dragon: Yakuza Pirate in Hawaii, Steel Magnolias, and early Father's Day presents. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for the SNES and Genesis versions of Zombies ate my Neighbors (code for the last level) and the Genesis version of Street Fighter II (playing with only special moves). We also played some games...Hootz - Nine Sols, Sea of

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01:51:47

Kurt Is The Real MVP

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/06/15

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 22. Mathman and Hootz talk about the Switch 2, interesting students, science centers, and feeding birds. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for the SNES classic Prince of Persia and the Genesis game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. We also played some games...Hootz - Nine Sols, Sea of Stars, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Kart WorldRyan - Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, Mario Kart World, Fast Fusion, LoZ: WWIf you were a patron, you

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01:53:54

A Body Fell Out Of It

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/06/08

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 21. Mathman, SkinnyMatt, and Hootz talk about loaner cars, surprisingly interesting aviaries, and meeting a Backlog Buster in person. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for the SNES classic Addams Family (easy to acquire four 1-ups). We also played some games...SkinnyMatt - Mario Kart 8, Splatoon 3, Powerwash Simulator, Crime Scene CleanerHootz - Citizen Sleeper 2, Nine Sols, Monster Hunter Wilds, Sea of Stars, Kirby and the

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01:14:05

I Don't Trust These Results

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/06/01

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 20. Mathman, SkinnyMatt, and Hootz talk about Bob's Burgers, body hair trimmers, ice cream, and children turning 18. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for G.I. Joe for the NES (Level password and 2nd quest password) and Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (Level select) for the Genesis. We also played some games...SkinnyMatt - Mario Kart 8, Pokemon Let's Go, Splatoon 3, Like a Dragon: Gaiden, Powerwash Simulator,

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01:46:16

Peach Appraisal

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/05/24

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 19. Mathman, Blaze, and Hootz talk about quick deliveries, breakfast with friends, and quality time with family without fighting (!). At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Captain Skyhawk (Nine lives and all weapons) and Castlevania III (10 lives) for the NES. We also played some games...Blaze - Expedition 33Hootz - Case of the Golden Idol, Firewatch, Citizen Sleeper 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, Sea of StarsRyan -Blue Prince, Dave

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01:15:08

If the Towel Fits...

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/05/18

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 18. Mathman and Blaze talk about Mother's Day weekend, graduation, and finishing up the semester. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Batman Forever on the SNES (level select), Lunar: Eternal Blue (getting to the Epilogue), and Mega Man VII for the SNES (code to Dr. Wily's stage). We also played some games...Blaze - Forza Horizon 5, Super Mario Kart, Unraveled 2, Expedition 33Ryan -Blue Prince, Dave the DiverIf you

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01:20:41

Rough Draft

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/05/10

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 17. Mathman and Hootz discuss walking streaks and relatives reaching the 100-year milestone. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Abadox on the NES and Golden Axe on the Genesis. We also played some games...Hootz - Monster Hunter Wilds, Sea of Stars, Case of the Golden Idol, Nine SolsRyan -Blue PrinceIf you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music. You never what you'll

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01:52:28

7-Dollar Bills

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/05/03

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 16. Mathman, Blaze, Hootz, and SkinnyMatt discuss Switch 2 preorder acquisitions, finally getting a new minivan, playing Dragonimo, and paying off cars. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for True Lies on the SNES (Passcode for Level 8) and The Pagemaster on the SNES (Level cheat). We also played some games...Hootz - Monster Hunter Wilds, Sea of Stars, Case of the Golden Idol, Nine SolsMike - Monster Hunter Wilds, South of

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01:52:09

All the Positions

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/04/26

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 15. Mathman, Blaze, Hootz, and special guest, Jawgoosh, discuss random refund checks, kids in sports, and rocks on Easter. We then had a discussion about the Switch 2 preorders and pricing. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Bad Dudes - NES (64 lives), R-Type - Master System (Invincibility), and Super R-Type - SNES (Level select). We also played some games...Jawgoosh - South of Midnight, Blue Prince, Assassin's Creed:

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01:59:58

Jar Jar Cantina

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/04/20

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 14. Mathman, Blaze, Hootz, SkinnyMatt, and Grrouchie discuss upgrading cars, open play at an arcade, the Minecraft movie, the Sonic 2 movie, and getting daily steps. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for the Daffy Duck: The Marvin Missions for the SNES (50 lives) and the Sega CD game Dracula (getting 99 lives). We also played some games...Hootz - Monster Hunter Wilds, Avowed, South of Midnight, Sea of StarsMike - Monster Hunter

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02:07:35

Jupiter to Get Stupider

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/04/12

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 13. Mathman, Blaze, and Hootz discuss getting chores done early, taking parents to the doctor, and family birthdays. We talked about the Switch 2 presentation, how good our predictions from the previous episode were, and our overall feelings about the new system, tariffs and all. At the end of the episode, we dish out a top secret tip for the 3DO version of Gex. We also played some games...Hootz - Monster Hunter Wilds, Sea of Stars, OvercookedMike -

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02:15:17

Switch 2 - Electric Boogaloo

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/04/05

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 12. Mathman and Hootz discuss the deck of Balatro-themed cards and picking up dog poop with sons. We talked about the Switch direct and made our predictions for the Switch 2 presentation. At the end of the episode, we dish out a top secret tip for the Sega CD version of Mortal Kombat.Hootz - Monster Hunter Wilds, Animal WellRyan - Monster Hunter WildsIf you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music

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01:22:17

No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/03/29

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 11. Mathman, BlazeKnight, and Hootz discuss taking walks with friends, going to the museum/zoo with children, and recording other podcasts with our significant other. Before we ended the episode, we gave out great tips for Doom on the 32X and the SNES version of The Lion King.We also got on a tangent that became our topic - Strategy Guides.Hootz - Monster Hunter Wilds, Super Mario Bros. 3, Age of Mythology Retold, Thirsty Suitors, Animal Well, Sea

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01:21:10

One More Time

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/03/23

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 10. Mathman, BlazeKnight, and Hootz discuss winning at Pictionary, free breakfast, and more great library finds. We dished out level codes for the SNES games James Bond, Jr. (apparently that's a thing) and Kablooey.We then had a quick discussion about our favorite games that feature a "one more turn" or "one more run" mechanic.Hootz - Eternal Strands, Pokemon Scarlet, Super Mario Bros. 3, Monster Hunter WildsMike - Asperite,

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01:27:55

Got Your Diaper Bag?

The Backlog Busters ·

2025/03/15

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 9. Mathman, BlazeKnight, Hootz, and SkinnyMatt discuss new washing machines, birthday dinners, reorganizing board games, going back to work, and remembering Bobby. We then shared how to play golf in NBA Live '95.Matt - Dave the Diver, Let's Go Pikachu, Fashion Police SquadHootz - Sea of Stars, Balatro, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokemon ScarletMike - FF XI Braver, Dust BornRyan - Prince of Persia, Balatro, Monster Hunter WildsIf you were a

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